21st February 2017
New head of Gambian broadcaster commits to independence
The new head of Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) is committed to ensuring the editorial independence of the state broadcaster.
10th February 2017
New research analyses PSM crisis in Poland
New research by Article 19 and the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) offers in-depth analysis about ongoing concerns surrounding the independence of public service media in Poland.
24th January 2017
Indian government to respond to criticism of radio news restrictions
After an investigation, India’s Supreme Court has asked the Indian Government to explain its decision to prevent FM stations from airing their own news.
12th January 2017
Sudan becomes fourth country to sign Declaration on Media Freedom
Sudan has joined three other countries in the Arab World in a pledge to respect and protect media freedom and the right to information.
4th January 2017
Egypt passes new law to keep media in check
New media law in Egypt paves the way for a new Supreme Council to regulate and control the media, raising further press freedom concerns.
17th November 2016
Controversial defamation penalties revealed in the Maldives
Freedom of expression and media independence take another blow in the Maldives as the government brings controversial Defamation Act penalties into effect.
15th November 2016
Public broadcaster in Brazil will go back to buying content from private TV
The series of measures that have lately affected the structure of the Brazilian public broadcaster will now have an impact on the content it produces.
26th October 2016
New PSB in Israel may never see the light of the day
The Israeli government may revoke the decision to establish a new public broadcaster in what could be a serious detriment to democracy in the country.
25th October 2016
EBC’s situation contested in public hearing
After the recent changes and government interference, former members of the Brazilian public broadcaster met with Parliament to debate its current situation.
12th October 2016
Further measures undermine public media in Brazil
The government’s decision to wipe out the EBC Board of Trustees further derails the public broadcaster's freedom and independence.